With our patron Warren Bonython’s passing people are invited to submit tributes to be included in a feature article on Warren Bonython in the next Trailwalker magazine. Please limit submissions to 150 words. Photos are welcome. Email to trailwalker@heysentrail.asn.au by Wednesday, 2 May.
Year: 2012
Funeral Notice
THE RELATIVES and FRIENDS of Mr C Warren Bonython are invited to attend his Funeral Service which will be conducted on THURSDAY, April 12, 2012 at 11am ENTIRELY in St Peters Cathedral, 27 King William Road, North Adelaide.
Free parking will be available on the park lands. Enter from Pennington Terrace.
CHARLES BERRY & SON Accredited Member Australian Funeral Directors Association 198-204 Magill Road Norwood 8332 2088.
As printed in today’s Advertiser newspaper.
Interview about Warren Bonython on 891 ABC Adelaide
Earlier tonight our President, Robert Alcock, was interviewed by 891 ABC Adelaide’s Michael Smyth about Warren Bonython.
Listen to the interview:
Or download the mp3 direct to your computer.
Read some tributes to Warren on the ABC News website http://bit.ly/wbonython and Adelaide Now: http://bit.ly/wbonythonAN
Vale Warren
With deep regret we announce the death of our Patron C Warren Bonython OA, the instigator, mover and shaker, for the development of the Heysen Trail.
We have lost a Patron and a friend. Vale Warren. Our thoughts go to Bunty and the family.
Read some background on Warren in this news article on the ABC website.
Southern Charity Challenge
Support the work of Oxfam by walking or running in one of four distance events from Goolwa to Victor Harbor.
The Southern Charity Challenge will be held on Sunday 22 April, from 8am at Goolwa.
- 15km run fun or walk
- 21.1km half marathon
- 35km team walk
- 60km team challenge
For further info visit www.southerncc.net or phone 0408 846 422.
Greening the Heysen Trail
The newly formed Greening Committee has set its first project for 2012. It is planned to survey and plant appropriate trees and understory around Hiskey’s Hut, near Georgetown.
Those who are familiar with Hiskey’s will be aware that the hut sits in an open, rather desolate road reserve and is a manageable first project.
It is planned to approach Trees for Life to provide surplus plants, from the 2012 season, for about 100 trees to plant around the hut.
The committee is looking for help with this project, planned dates for parts one (survey and hole digging) and two (planting) are late May and late June respectively.
Contact the office if you are interested in participating.
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Volunteer opportunity in Central Australia
NT Parks and Wildlife Service have a two week volunteer opportunity assisting park rangers in Larapinta Trail maintenance in the West MacDonnell National Park.
This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages and anyone interested can apply, registrations close Wednesday 21 March.
Further information can be found in this leaflet, or by contacting Kelly Knights on 08 8956 7799 or email on gov..
Check out our Heysen-sational article
Check out the Heysen-sational article in the latest Great Walks magazine, Feb-Mar 2012. Focuses on tips for walking the trail, both short and long treks.
Great Walks is available from good newsagents.
We were also listed in the Australian Photography magazine, Dec 2011, as one of Australia’s top 10 walks, in an article about photography and trekking.
Australia Day BBQ
Don’t forget, tomorrow (Thu 26th) we have our Australia Day BBQ and walk at Kingston Park, under the trees.
Coastal walk at 3pm with Gavin, length depending on sea breeze. Return by 5pm for a swim and the BBQ.
BBQ at 5pm. BBQ plate and table provided. BYO meat, salads, drinks and chairs.
No cost to attend. No booking required for the walk or BBQ, just turn up to enjoy.
View the location map.
Have you been hiking over summer?
Have you been hiking over summer?
We’re compiling a couple of pages for the next Trailwalker with a collection of short statements about where members have been hiking since November. Morning walks, day hikes or multi-day hikes. Local, interstate or overseas. Send us up to 50-100 words and a photo.
Email your short statement to trailwalker@heysentrail.asn.au
If you’re keen to write more, consider writing an article, email trailwalker@heysentrail.asn.au to discuss. Article guidelines can be found at www.heysentrail.asn.au/trailwalker/